Dometius of Byzantium
Dometius (Greek: Δομέτιος; ? – 284) was bishop of Byzantium from about 272 to about 284.
Dometius of Byzantium | |
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Bishop of Byzantium | |
Installed | 272 |
Term ended | 284 |
Personal details | |
Denomination | Early Christianity |
He was a brother of the Roman Emperor Probus. He converted to Christianity, and entered the clergy when he was baptised by the bishop of Byzantium Titus, whom he succeeded.
He had two sons, Probus and Metrophanes, who later became bishops of the same city.
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